On
Thursday, we all went to Chincoteague, where we saw the wild ponies being auctioned off.
Who am I kidding--you're here for the yarn shops.
I cannot get enough of these signs! The owners even had license plates that read WOOL. They speak my language!
Anyway,
Carodan Farm Wool Shop is a must-see if you travel to Chincoteague. They
hand-dye a line of yarn that is inspired by Chincoteague and Assateague Islands. I regret not snapping some of it up, but I was blinded by a sweater's worth of
Rowan Felted Tweed in the exact color I was hoping to use to make the
Calligraphy Cardigan. I had birthday money set aside to make this purchase and was prepared to pay full price. But!
The shop had a little display of paper horses at the register. At checkout, you got to pick one and open it to discover a coupon worth anywhere from 15%-50% off your purchase. I chose a 25% off coupon! I can't wait to cast on this beautiful yarn, which will always remind me of our trip to Chincoteague. My goal is to wear it next time we go.
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2 comments:
That is so funny! Our family vacations each year at Chincoteague. This year as we came across the bridge into the town, my heart skipped a beat when I saw the Caradon Farms yarn shop sign. I spent a couple of hours there this year. So much nice yarn, and I enjoyed a long conversation with the Mr. I bought several skeins of their Chincoteague-inspired yarns. They are wonderful!
Glad I found your post! Lol, I'm looking up yarn stores in the area for our vacation in July!
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